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JOINT SECURITY OPERATIVES RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AFTER GUN BATTLE IN ENUGU
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JOINT SECURITY OPERATIVES RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AFTER GUN BATTLE IN ENUGU

Joint security forces in Enugu State have rescued two abducted victims following a heavy firefight with kidnappers, recovering 15 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition, cash, and personal belongings at the scene.

Site manager · Aug 05, 2026 · 1 min read
Rising Tension in Enugu North as Opposing Party Youth Leader Launches Violent Threats and Kidnap Plots Ahead of Bye-Election

Rising Tension in Enugu North as Opposing Party Youth Leader Launches Violent Threats and Kidnap Plots Ahead of Bye-Election

An atmospheric shadow of fear and political intimidation has been cast over a prominent ward within the Enugu North Senatorial District following direct, violent threats launched by an aggressive local Youth Leader of the All Prisons Congress (APC). The host and main coordinator of the recent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sensitization tour—who also serves as the PDP Local Government Area (LGA) Secretary—was targeted with direct threats of physical assault and kidnap plots after a highly successful grassroots political mobilization pulled thousands of citizens, including defecting ruling-party members, into the PDP fold. The targeted victim has sounded the alarm on the fresh threat, which was issued before multiple witnesses, exposing a desperate plot by opposition elements to forcefully suppress the choice of the electorate at all costs.

Site manager · Jun 17, 2026
Uche Nnaji Raises Concerns over Enugu's Revenue Utilization,calls for Greater Accountability and Economic Reforms

Uche Nnaji Raises Concerns over Enugu's Revenue Utilization,calls for Greater Accountability and Economic Reforms

Former Minister Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has questioned the management of over ₦1 trillion reportedly received by the Enugu State Government within the last three years, calling for greater accountability and transparency in public spending. Speaking in Enugu, Nnaji expressed concerns over the pace of infrastructural development, the impact of multiple taxation on businesses, and the state's economic direction, while reaffirming his commitment to advocating for responsible governance and sustainable development ahead of the 2027 political landscape.

Site manager · Jun 13, 2026
WHEN A NEWSPAPER BECOMES THE STORY? QUESTIONS ARISING FROM PREMIUM TIME

WHEN A NEWSPAPER BECOMES THE STORY? QUESTIONS ARISING FROM PREMIUM TIME

When the Watchdog Becomes the Subject: Examining Questions of Media Accountability In every democratic society, the media plays a vital role in informing the public, scrutinizing those in power, and upholding accountability. However, the same principles of fairness, objectivity, and due process that journalists demand from public institutions must also guide their own reporting practices. This article examines the extensive coverage of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, by PREMIUM TIMES, raising important questions about media ethics, narrative framing, and the treatment of conflicting evidence.

Site manager · Jun 11, 2026
Media Capture: How the Premium Times "Manhunt" Story Unmasks State-Sponsored Mercenary Journalism

Media Capture: How the Premium Times "Manhunt" Story Unmasks State-Sponsored Mercenary Journalism

An explosive leak from within Premium Times has shattered the credibility of its recent report alleging an ICPC "manhunt" for former Minister Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. A highly placed insider has confessed that the media outlet received massive financial inducements from actors tied to the Enugu State Government to fabricate the narrative—exposing a dangerous, state-sponsored strategy aimed at using rented pens to destroy opposition frontrunners ahead of 2027.

Site manager · Jun 09, 2026
Priority Check: Media and Residents Tell UNN to Drop "2027 Politics" and Focus on Direct Campus Terror Threats

Priority Check: Media and Residents Tell UNN to Drop "2027 Politics" and Focus on Direct Campus Terror Threats

Following panic over a viral social media post warning of an impending terrorist attack and mass student abductions at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the university management has moved swiftly to douse tensions. However, the development has triggered sharp public backlash, with media analysts and local residents warning institutional authorities to stop wasting resources on the state's 2027 political calculations—specifically the tracking of Uche Nnaji's movements—and focus 100% of their energy on protecting vulnerable students from bandits.

Site manager · Jun 08, 2026
Alleged Self-Kidnapping Case in Ekiti Raises Public Concern Over Governance and Security Integrity

Alleged Self-Kidnapping Case in Ekiti Raises Public Concern Over Governance and Security Integrity

Recent developments in Ekiti State have drawn public attention following reports that a vice chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Grace Ogunleye, has been remanded in prison over allegations connected to an alleged staged kidnapping scheme intended to secure financial gain from government sources. The case is currently before the court, and all proceedings remain subject to judicial determination.

Site manager · Jun 05, 2026
Outrage in Enugu as Police Move to Drop Murder Charges Against Real Estate Developer Kingsley Nebo

Outrage in Enugu as Police Move to Drop Murder Charges Against Real Estate Developer Kingsley Nebo

Public outrage has erupted following a move by the Nigeria Police Force to entirely withdraw a high-profile murder charge against real estate developer Kingsley Nebo. Accused of hiring assassins to kill twenty-five-year-old Sochima Onoh over a land dispute, Nebo's sudden reprieve via an official police discontinuance notice has triggered sharp legal pushback, with critics arguing the move defies constitutional boundaries.

Site manager · Jun 04, 2026